A function which is not defined explicitly, but rather is defined in terms of an algebraic relationship (which can not, in general, be "solved" for the
function in question). For example, the eccentric
anomaly
of a body orbiting on an ellipse with eccentricity
is defined implicitly in terms of the
mean anomaly
by Kepler's equation
Implicit Function
See also
Implicit Equation, Implicit Function TheoremExplore with Wolfram|Alpha
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Weisstein, Eric W. "Implicit Function." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/ImplicitFunction.html